What is the equivalent of 5°54' in time units?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 23 min. 36 sec.
Dividing arc units by 15 degrees per hour converts arc to time. Dividing 5 degrees 54 minutes (354 total arcminutes) by 15 yields 23.6 minutes, which translates to exactly 23 minutes and 36 seconds.
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